Money Travel Articles

In order to travel, you need to have money. How much you need depends on each person, but perusing the following articles can teach you about things like making money on the road, automating your finances for a big trip, and real budgets for real trips by real people.

Saving up funds for a big trip can be challenging, yet people who are serious about traveling are always pulling it off. Katie Hammel has collected 28 expert ideas, and even doing just a few of these will go a long way. Read more

Instead of just telling you that RTW travel can be for anyone, it's now time to show you. We gathered 11 RTW travelers and asked them the ins and outs of their budget. We have exact numbers for you that show where people went, how they traveled, how long they were gone, and most importantly, how much they spent. Read more

Entry fees for Americans going to South American countries range from zero to shockingly high. Expat and visa expert Eileen Smith explains the situation and offers tips on avoiding many of the charges.
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No one likes to miss paying a bill, and when you're on the road, staying on top of your finances can be difficult. By taking these 8 steps to automate your life, you are setting yourself to make travel much easier. Read more

We associate travel with freedom, spontaneity and adventure -- which it too often isn't. Michael Fraiman recalls six times when planning ahead could have spared him wasted hours and hundreds of dollars. Read more

As thieves get more clever, travelers have to get smarter. Jessica Spiegel outlines what to look for before you put your credit or debit card into an unfamiliar bank machine, in case it's been tampered with. Read more